Are you tired of city life and want to relax? If you love the duo of wine and nature, this one is for you. We have compiled for you the wine houses in Izmir where you can find peace in nature while sipping your wine. Many of these wine houses are located in the Urla district of Izmir. Although grape production and winemaking have been done in Urla for many years, it became most popular in the 1990s. Today, we can say that Urla Vineyard Road was formed due to this popularity. Discover the wineries in nature with the attractive architecture and vineyards of Izmir. So, what are the best wine houses in Izmir? Where to find good wine in Izmir? Let's explore together.👇
Top Wine Houses in Izmir for a Memorable Tasting Experience
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Perdix Wines
Perdix Wines is a business founded by a family who wanted to participate in organic life by growing grapes and a refined life in Urla district of Izmir, taking advantage of the unique weather and naturalness of the Aegean. The name Perdix Wines comes from the Greek word 'Perdix' meaning partridge, inspired by the beauty of the partridges in the region.
Perdix Wines produces its wines from grapes grown in a completely natural way. The fact that they produce organically in their vineyards makes the wines much more delicious and of high quality. They also use many grape varieties in their production. These grape varieties are Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot, Bogazkere, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Bornova Muscat. By the way, we would like to mention that the special design of the winery also makes it worth a visit.
Address: Birgi, İzmir Çeşme Yolu No 14, 35430 Urla/İzmir
Visitor Comment:
They made a compact and nice place in the ornamental pools. You can visit for food 🥘 as well as just for wine 👌 the ambience is special... misket or emir white wine is my recommendation ☀️
İkidenizarasi Winery
İkidenizarası is a winery located in the village of Yağcılar in Urla. While Yağcılar is one of the villages that is gradually disappearing due to internal migration, we can say that İkidenizarası winery is a breath of fresh air. İkidenizarası has two big goals; one is wine production, and the other is to make Yağcılar Village famous for its winery.
You can go wine tasting by making a reservation before you go to the establishment. Meat and cheese are served as accompaniments to the tasting. If you want to stay overnight, there is a small hotel with 6 rooms in the village of Yağcılar.
Address: Yağcılar, 9029 Sokak No: 8 D:8A, 35430 Urla/İzmir
Visitor Comment:
A very pleasant atmosphere among the vineyards; caring, warm and polite welcomes...A quiet corner of Izmir to taste a nice wine with your loved ones.
ÇAKIR Winery & Vineyards
Çakır is another vineyard house that will enchant you with its ambience on the Urla vineyard road. The best part of this winery is that it offers accommodation. There are 4 rooms for your accommodation in the vineyard house. If you go here, we recommend that you stay one night. We are sure you will enjoy watching the vineyards and the wind turbines in the background. You can have your wine tasting during the day, followed by dinner and breakfast the next day and have a peaceful time.
Address: Kuşçular mh, 8036. Sk. No.54, 35430 Urla/Izmir
Visitor Comment:
Extremely polite establishment hosted by a very nice couple. Friendly staff and very good wines, and they ship to everywhere. It was incredibly enjoyable.
Urlice Vineyards
Urlice is a boutique vineyard house that creates its presentation and menus with mostly local and seasonal produce. The vineyard has a quiet and dimly lit environment, with production, harvest and restaurant all in one place. You can also participate in special wine tastings at Urlice. We have compiled the 4 most popular wines for you;
Cabernet Shiraz: It is a red wine that allows you to taste the fruit and spice.
Cabernet Merlot: If you like a soft drink, it may be your best choice.
Cabernet Sauvignon: It is a red wine with a more intense flavor than Merlot produced from a single type of grape.
Chardonnay: If you like white wine, this is an ideal choice.
Also, if you are thinking of going to this vineyard house, you should definitely make a reservation, especially for the weekend.
Address: Icmeler, 1168th Sk. No:7, 35430 Urla/Izmir
Visitor Comment:
It is a place where you can eat among the vineyards, and they also have wine tasting. Prices are also reasonable, it is a clean and hygienic place, and it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.
Source: TripAdvisor
Usca Wines
Usca, also located on the Urla vineyard road, is a place that will mesmerise you as you are sipping your wine. The nature and the naivety of the place add to the experience. Another fascinating feature is that each bottle of wine is named with sonnet numbers inspired by W. Shakespeare's sonnets. A perfect match if you love literature, don't you think?
The vineyard also offers various events. Apart from wine tastings, you also have the chance to participate in activities such as vineyard walks and winery tours.
Address: Kuşçular, 8033rd Sk. No:1, 35437 Urla/Izmir
Visitor Comment:
The wines are very good, the presentation of cheese and charcuterie is very successful, peaceful and warm environment 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Source: TripAdvisor
MMG Winery
Taking its brand name from the first alcoholic drink in history, Met, MMG Winery produces grapes such as Bornova Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, and Black Muscat. The wine production area is called 'Şatomet', the first 4 letters of this word refer to castle winemaking. In addition to tasting rooms, this vineyard house also hosts dinner parties and conferences. It is a sweet family business where you can taste wine accompanied by the view. The most recommended wine is Bornova Muscat.
Address: No:40, Gödence Yolu Cd., 35430 Urla/Izmir
Visitor Comment:
A great place to do your wine tasting by the fireplace and listen to jazz on vinyl... The owners are very friendly. The wines are delightful. You should definitely give it a try :)
Nif Vineyards and Winery
This next address is in a different location from the others. Nif Vineyards is located in Bağyurdu Village of Kemalpaşa district of Izmir.
This winery, with its modern architecture, shows the value it attaches to this land and culture with its nostalgic tractor collection and the works of Turkish artists that it frequently includes in its decoration. Nif Vineyards, which has 21 wines that have been awarded in international competitions, is among the wineries that should be seen as a vineyard house that stands out with its gastronomy.
Address: Sarıceviz Mevkii, Yeni Mahalle No:25 D:2, Bağyurdu, 35743 Kemalpaşa/İzmir
Visitor Comment:
They hosted us again with their cheese pizza, cheese plate and Viognier wine and their usual friendly staff😊😊🙏🏻❤️
Lucien Arkas Vineyards - LA Mahzen
Located in the Torbalı district of Izmir, Lucien Arkas Vineyards is Turkey's largest organic vineyard on 1,168 acres of land. Lucien's winery has over 20 varieties of wine grapes that have never been grown in Turkey. And if hygiene is extra important to you, Lucien is the first winery to receive the 'TSE Covid-19 Safe Production Certificate' for the measures and hygienic conditions it has taken during the pandemic. You can add this cellar to your list as a beautiful place to sip your glass in nature.
Address: Kuşçuburun, Yazıbaşı Sokak, Mimarbaşı Sinan Cd. No:88, 35860 Torbalı/İzmir
Visitor Comment:
I want live here for the rest of my life! Very peaceful and very high-quality place. The food and appetisers are delicious, try any wine you want, they are all beautiful.